Military Delayed Entry Program/Reporting to Bootcamp
I am writing this question in response to another question I saw on here. A person asked what would happen if they did not show up to boot-camp after enlisting in the military. The answer that was given to this person-''Contact a Lawyer''- was very unsatisfactory.
The answer to ''what happens if I've enlisted in the military, haven't yet left for boot-camp and want to get out of my enlistment'' is this: If you have not yet started basic training, you are free to terminate your contract. No if ands or buts.
UCMJ law states that the recruiter has a right to pursue people that do not show for basic training, but there are no legal repercussions, such as arrest, AWOL or UA status or dishonorable discharge.
Many recruiters tell young recruits who don't show or change their minds that they will have a warrant put out for their arrests, will get a dishonorable discharge, etc., but all of this is untrue.
If you are having military legal problems, I suggest you google ''GI Rights Hotline'' or ''The Center for Conscious and War'', two organizations who provide free legal advice and in some cases, free attorneys.
So, my question is this: Why should someone use this website if the advice they receive is ''Call a Lawyer''?